Shawn Dials Real Estate Professional

06/26/2026

Maximizing a home down payment can make sense: The bigger the down payment, the lower the monthly mortgage bill and the better the chance of building equity more quickly.

But putting too much down could leave you without enough cash for home maintenance or an emergency. How can you find a good balance?

Maximizing a home down payment can make sense: The bigger the down payment, the lower the monthly mortgage bill and the better the chance of building equity more quickly. But putting too much down could leave you without enough cash for home maintenance — or anything else. Pinpointing the right a....

06/24/2026

Have you eaten at this Southern restaurant yet? It's one of the highest rated in Marion!

Southern in Marion, OH

06/22/2026

What's the best local spot to do some work on the go? Tag them if you can!

06/20/2026

Being 'house poor' can limit your ability to build up retirement or other savings, pay off debt, travel or enjoy life. This blog talks about how budgeting can help you avoid that situation!

While buying a home can be a sound investment, it can also become a financial burden. Here’s how to think about your housing budget so that doesn’t happen to you.

06/18/2026

If you expect to be in the market for a new home, visit the website below and learn about your options.

06/16/2026

It could be the perfect time to sell your home! Get a quick estimate of your home's worth or call (614) 499-7345 for a quick chat.

Thinking about selling your home? Get a quick estimate of your home's value.

06/14/2026

🏡 Selling Your Home? Don’t Skip This Step! 💰

If you’re putting your home on the market, skipping this one crucial step could cost you thousands! 😬👇

✨ Professional Listing Photos & Staging – First impressions matter, and homes with high-quality photos and proper staging sell faster & for more money!

📸 Listings with professional photos get 47% more per square foot!
🏠 A well-staged home can sell for up to 10% more!

Thinking about selling? Let’s make sure you maximize your home’s value! 🏡💰

Tag a homeowner who needs to see this! ⬇️

06/12/2026

Think you need a perfect credit score to buy a home? Not true! ✅

While higher scores may get you better rates, many loan programs accept a range of credit scores. Plus, lenders often help you find ways to improve your score before applying.

The bottom line: perfect credit isn’t required to become a homeowner. 🙌

06/10/2026

🏘️ 🛋️ Make sure to stage your home no matter what. Staging does help obtain a better price.💰